Rain hung in the air, the sky was grey but the football was good enough to warm the cockles…
Badgers were very, very lively at kick-off. Ezra Charles dispossessed his opponents and ran straight at the defenders before hitting a shot just wide. This was a taste of things to come. Ezra combined well with George to set up an early goal spree. Ezra had four before half-time and George had been instrumental in many of them. Ezra would return the favour for George and Brockham's answer to Dalglish and Rush was born.
The forwards applied a lot of pressure to the defence which had Chidingfold pinned back in their own half for long periods. This brought about more goals from Oliver Yeates and Morgan Hamilton. These two boys put in fantastic performances once again. They are exceptional boys. They can pass, dribble and tackle and have the engines needed to propel Brockham on to bigger and better things.
Morgan was felled in the box after an excellent run and as Ezra took the ball he had his legs taken away… That's strong three penalty shouts in their last three games. Luck is against the Badgers at the moment.
Half-Time: Chidingfold United 0 Brockham Badgers 8
With a comfortable cushion manager Simon Lees switched the boys round to experience different positions. Toby Evans was an absolute revelation in midfield. Joe Allen was stroking the ball around like Glen Hoddle at a "show and tell" session.
Henry Lucas's ability to read the game saw him intercept time after time in the first half. In the second he was taking on defenders from his midfield position, scoring goals and whipping balls into the box. It was a versatile performance
Adam "Full Power" Bower slammed home after taking the ball to the side of the keeper. It was a very nicely taken goal.
George Lees was a no-nonsense stopper, delivering quality balls out from the back. Ezra Charles kept goal and was quick to release the ball back into play.
The game ended with a high goal tally. Ezra: 4; Oliver Y: 2; Morgan: 2; George: 1; Adam: 1; Henry: 1; Toby: 1.
Full-Time: Chidingfold United 0 Brockham Badgers 12
Man of The Match: very close again but Henry Lucas gets the vote with his impersonation of Franz Beckenbauer (defence or midfield, this boy can do it all)
Squad:Adam Bower, Henry Lucas, Joe Allen, Oliver Yeates, Morgan Hamilton, Ezra Charles, George Lees, Toby Evans
Report by Jason Charles
